Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
TCL S5 S-Class 65S551G 65"
TCL
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
75 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
Picture quality 5
Remote control issues 4
App stability 2
Setup experience 3
Build quality 3
Customer service 2
TCL S5 S-Class 65S551G 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Sports
Gaming
Budget
Corporate
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL S5 S-Class 65S551G 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion |
| Processor | XR Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 243W★ | 312W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 312 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 16.19 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
TCL S5 S-Class 65S551G 65"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (72nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"0.063score per dollar
vs
TCL S5 S-Class 65S551G 65"0.109score per dollar
TCL S5 S-Class 65S551G 65" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
